Adidas Backed by Messi - Episode 1: Meet the Players

Adidas has released the first episode of its new series following the season of ten promising up-and-coming players who are backed by Lionel Messi and sport Messi's very own football boot, the Adidas Messi 15.

Adidas Backed by Messi Episode 1

Watch the first Backed by Messi episode below.

Filmed by themselves, the ten players chosen as part of Team Messi share their experiences over the season in the newest Adidas video series. The 'Backed by Messi' team includes Chelsea's Kenedy, LA Galaxy's Gyasi Zardes and Timo Werner of Stuttgart.

In the first episode, the ten players introduce themselves and talk about their greatest career achievements so far, while also showing off some tricks and skills.

Read more about 'Backed by Messi' in our previous feature